The chairman of the Arkansas Medical Board was critically injured Wednesday in an apparent explosion after he got into his vehicle, according to CNN affiliate WMC-TV. Dr. Trent Pierce was injured outside his home Wednesday, authorities and local media say.
West Memphis, Arkansas, police said foul play is not suspected and it could have been a malfunction with the hybrid Lexus SUV, according to affiliate WREG.
Dr. Trent Pierce of West Memphis. Arkansas, was flown to a Memphis, Tennessee, hospital after the apparent blast. He was in extremely critical condition, the station reported, citing police.
The incident occurred at about 8 a.m. as Pierce got into his Lexus hybrid at his home, WMC said.
FBI spokesman Jason Pack said two people were injured in the incident. He said authorities have not determined there was an explosion, but they have confirmed a fire.
Aerial footage from the scene showed the white Lexus SUV with its hood blown up and its front end extensively damaged.
UPDATE: Minutes ago, police said the explosion was not caused by malfunction but now believe it is foul play.
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